24/06/2026
On 18 June 2026, ESDF conducted a peaceful demonstration in Batticaloa in solidarity with the survivors, family of victims, and affected communities of the Easter Sunday Attacks.
During the demonstration, ESDF welcomed the Government’s commitment to ensuring justice and accountability for the victims of the Easter Sunday Attacks and demanded several key concerns that require urgent attention.
ESDF opposed any interference by political actors, religious leaders, or extremist groups that could undermine or mislead the ongoing investigations. At the same time, called on the authorities to take appropriate legal action against anyone who obstructs or interferes with the investigation process.
ESDF urged the Government to conduct the investigations independently, impartially, and without delay, free from political or religious influence. Further, ESDF called for the truth surrounding the Easter Sunday Attacks to be established and disclosed through a credible and transparent process.
ESDF emphasized that survivors and victims’ families continue to experience physical, psychological, and socio-economic challenges and ESDF called on the Government to provide adequate medical, psychosocial, rehabilitation, and livelihood support to assist their recovery and well-being.
ESDF also urged the Government to prevent torture, intimidation, harassment, unlawful surveillance, and other human rights violations against individuals arrested and subsequently released in connection with the Easter Sunday Attacks in the Muslim communities, while ensuring their reintegration into society with dignity and equal protection under the law.
ESDF called upon the Government to conclude the investigations without further delay, ensure justice and accountability for all victims, bring all real perpetrators and masterminds before the law, and publicly disclose the truth, thereby ending the prolonged struggle for justice faced by victims and their families.
